After School Programs
Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Centers
The 21st Century Community Learning Centers grant provides funds to Local Educational Agencies (LEAs) and community-based organizations (CBOs). Grantees are awarded a minimum of $50,000 each year for five years.
These programs provide opportunities for academic enrichment during out-of-school time in a community learning center environment. Services reinforce and complement regular academic programs and offer literacy and educational development to students and families.
After School Program Resources
21st Century Important Dates
Handbooks
- 21st CCLC Grant Handbook (Updated 2024, PDF)
- 21st CCLC Data Handbook (Updated 2024, PDF)
- Montana State and Federal Grants Handbook (PDF)
Federal and State Guidance
- NRG: Non-Regulatory Guidance Document (PDF)
- School Accounting Manual
- State and Federal Grants Handbook
- Students with Disabilities
- U.S. Department of Education – General Administrative Regulations
Monitoring
State Evaluation
- 2018-2019 State Evaluation Report
- 2019-2020 State Evaluation Report
- 2020-2021 State Evaluation Report
- 2021-2022 State Evaluation Report
- 2022-2023 State Evaluation Report
- 2023-2024 State Evaluation Report
- 2024-2025 State Evaluation Report
MT GPRA Activity Categories
Annual Performance Report (APR)
Local Evaluations
Professional Development Requirements
The Montana Nita M. Lowey 21st Century Community Learning Center's grant requires grantees to set aside 5% of the award amount for professional development. Grantees are required to attend 1 state conference and 2 regional trainings every year. Ongoing professional development is strongly encouraged for all staff members.
Additional Resources
- 21st CCLC NTAC (National Technical Assistance Center)
- OPI Educators Professional Learning
- Afterschool Alliance
- Beyond the Bell
- Montana Afterschool Alliance
Pre Approved National Conferences
Additional Resources
Programming
- Lakeshore Learning
- Box Cars and One Eyed Jacks
- STIIX
- Skillastics
- Montana Natural History Center
- IEFA: Indian Education For All
- Montana 4-H
- National Afterschool Alliance
- NASA Glenn Research Center
Afterschool Snack & Summer Food Program
21st CCLC Program Policies & Additional Information
OPI Staff Are Here to Help
Katie Wardisiani, Program Specialist, 406-431-3029
Amanda Domino, Data Processor, 406-431-0466
FAX: 406.444.2955